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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,415

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,206

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelMalibu LimitedCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLTZ2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $23,270 $24,270 $25,660
Base Invoice $26,857 $22,339 $23,178 $24,634
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850      
Navigation system 495 495 495 495
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Cargo mat 80 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 140 110 110 110
Rear spoiler 400      
Driver Convenience Package   340   340
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package   995 995  
Cargo net   60 60 60
Door sill trim plates   140 140 140
Sun and Sound Package       995
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684      
Navigation system 450 436 436 436
Engine-block heater 68 88 88 88
Cargo mat 73 70 70 70
All-weather floor mats 127 97 97 97
Rear spoiler 364      
Driver Convenience Package   299   299
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package   876 876  
Cargo net   53 53 53
Door sill trim plates   123 123 123
Sun and Sound Package       876
Options (change) 3,040 2,320 1,980 2,320
Options (change) 2,766 2,042 1,743 2,042
Destination 875 825 825 825
Total Price $32,335 $26,415 $27,075 $28,805
Total Invoice $30,498 $25,206 $25,746 $27,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,668
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelMalibu LimitedCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLTZ2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9250, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$32,335$26,415$27,075$28,805
Adjustments for Features-2,000-275-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,335$26,140$26,350$28,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210$2,665
Total Invoice$30,498$25,206$25,746$27,501
Adjustments for Features-1,886-262-6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,612$24,944$25,057$27,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$113$2,557

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2016201520152015
ModelMalibu LimitedCruzeCruzeCruze
TrimLTZ2LTLTZDiesel
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key  $250 
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,150$1,425$1,875$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$275$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,886-262-6890

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Cruze features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162015
ModelMalibu LimitedCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in105.7 in
Length191.5 in181.0 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,085 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Chevrolet Cruze specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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